Discovering Computers: Technology in a World of Computers, by Misty E. Vermaat, Steven M. Freund, Susan L. Sebok

By Misty E. Vermaat, Steven M. Freund, Susan L. Sebok

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What steps can you take to clean up and protect your online reputation? Would you share social networking accounts or passwords with an employer or potential employer? Why or why not? Should companies be allowed to view and monitor employees’ accounts? Why or why not? Copyright 201 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s). Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience.

Desktops and laptops often contain at least one hard disk that is mounted inside the computer’s case, called a fixed disk because this hard disk is not portable (Figure 1-19a on the next page). BTW Disk vs. Disc The spelling, disk, is used for hard disks and other magnetic media, and disc is used for CDs, DVDs, and other optical media. Copyright 201 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s).

Types of services offered by cloud storage providers vary. Some provide storage for specific types of media, such as photos, whereas others store any content and provide backup services. A backup is a duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed. Read Secure IT 1-1 on the next page for suggestions for backing up your computers and mobile devices. Figure 1-24 JustCloud is an example of a website that provides cloud storage solutions to home and business users.

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